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For NIA Contractors: Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition

▶ Deadline: Oct. 8

▶ Learn More and Submit Your Projects

Showcase judging will take place during Fall Summit, and winners will be announced during the event. After Fall Summit 2025, the next chance to submit Contractor Showcase projects will be in 2027, so don't miss this opportunity!

For questions or to verify your company's member type or status, please email training@insulation.org.

Celebrating Together in Puerto Rico:

NIA’s 70^th Annual Convention

Key Dates and Deadlines

Feb. 26, 2026: Advanced, Hotel Reservation, and Golf Tournament Deadlines

Mar. 9, 2026: Regular Registration Closes

Celebrate seven decades of industry excellence at NIA's landmark 70th Annual Convention, March 24–26, 2026, at the El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico!

Registration is open for this spring gathering, a historic milestone bringing together every segment of the mechanical insulation industry in beautiful Puerto Rico.

Coming Soon to NIA's Education Center

New courses are being added continuously to NIA's Education Center, and we invite you to explore more than 80 on-demand courses. Look for these courses coming soon:

• Leadership Development 101 Track
• Cash Basis versus Accrual Basis Accounting
• Fundamentals of Insulation Video and Workbook
• How to Use NIA’s Insulation Coverings Chart  
• How to Use NIA’s Types of Sealants for Thermal Insulation Specification Chart
• How to Use NIA’s Mastics and Coatings for Insulation Systems Specification Chart 
• Understanding Business Financing and General Accounting 

Click here to learn more about NIA's Education Center

From OSHA: Emergency Preparedness and Response

OSHA's Emergency Preparedness and Response pages provide information on how to prepare and train for emergencies and the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occur, providing information for employers and workers across industries. Visit OSHA's website.

Association Strong: Growing Our Membership

Until Oct. 17, first-time member companies can join NIA and receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12 through Dec. 31, 2026. Let's build an even stronger future together. Email contact information for potential members to membership@insulation.org.

Learn about the membership promo here.

Product Focus: Insulation Estimator's Handbook

Known throughout the industry for providing the data needed for almost every type of mechanical insulation estimate, this 215-page spiral-bound handbook contains valuable technical information for estimating insulation, as well as formulas and conversions, information on insulation accessories, and technical variables of an insulation project. The handbook is also available in a digital format.

Visit NIA's Online Store or email niainfo@insulation.org for more information.